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Revision as of 15:13, 21 August 2022
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Getting Started
TODO
General Advice and Precautions
Do not place hand along laser path.
Software Support
TODO
Materials
TODO
History
The K40 is a complex machine with a history of previous activity. Delve into the mysteries of this delightful machine here.
Gallery
Lid On
Interior (pre-air-assist)
Cutting Neoprene
Interior (with air-assist)
Cutting Assembly in the K40
CO2 Laser Tube
Laser Power Supply
Laser Cutter Control Boards
Laser Cutter Open
Interior (air assist)
Air Assist Pump
Water Temperature Thermometer
Aluminum Air Assist
2021-05-03 "Cloudray" aluminum air assist nozzle installed
Laser Tube
The laser tube was replaced after being broken from a loss of cooling incident on 2021-03-17.
Laser Path
The focusing mirror was broken on 2021-01-26 and subsequently replaced on 2021-02-01.
Air Assist Upgrades
User:BLu added a drag chain for the air assist on 2021-01-24.
The air assist pump and nozzle were installed on 2021-01-31.
Alignment
User:BLu first aligned the laser on 2020-12-24.
Acquisition
The K40 laser cutter was purchased by User:BLu on 2020-12-03 and arrived at MAG Laboratory on 2020-12-07.
Future Upgrades
The K40 is due for many future upgrades including but not limited to:
- air assist
- height adjustable table
- visible laser cutting locator